Paul Leonard Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $515K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.1/10
Subdivision platted at just five acres with lots averaging a third of an acre, Paul Leonard Plat sits within Shawmut Hills, where mature trees and rolling terrain have defined the northwest section of Grand Rapids for decades. The median home price hovers around $378K, and you're a nine-minute drive from downtown—close enough to matter, far enough to breathe. Grocery stores and restaurants cluster within a mile, with a transit stop a four-minute walk away, while Shawmut Hills Park sits just nine minutes on foot if you want to decompress. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and if you're the type who cares about actual walkability rather than marketing speak, the fitness score here is solid at 8/10—good streets for moving, less so for running errands on foot alone. The lots are modest, the houses range from fifties-era ranches to newer builds, and there's enough green around to justify the appeal without pretending this is something it isn't.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Family Fare Supermarket: 6 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
$515K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Shawmut Hills Park: 11 min walk
- Shawmut Park: 7 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Paul Leonard Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,493/mo
Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Westside Social
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
+1 more
Shawmut Hills Park
+1 more
Shawmut Park Playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
South Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Lake Michigan/Collindale (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Median Sale Price
$515K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
8
Median Lot Size
0.32 ac
0.32 ac – 0.42 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Shawmut Hills Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Paul Leonard Plat is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Paul Leonard Plat home (around $514,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $91k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,422 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,422/mo | $91,256 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,940/mo | $105,064 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,113/mo | $109,681 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Paul Leonard Plat are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(27)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
Mr Burger
Restaurant
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
B.C. Pizza
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
South Standale Trail
Bike Path
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Paul Leonard Plat
- What do homes cost in Paul Leonard Plat?
- The median home value in Paul Leonard Plat is about $514,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Paul Leonard Plat?
- Paul Leonard Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Paul Leonard Plat walkable?
- Paul Leonard Plat scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.